APEM, Inc. introduces new configuration options for their XD series joystick including single axis operation, higher operating torques and dual Hall effect rollers. Accompanied with the new configuration options, the XD series is now more suitable for use across a greater variety of vehicle application. Single axis joysticks are widely used in scissor and boom […]
PTO driven air compressor and hydraulic systems
VMAC is currently developing state-of-the-art PTO driven technology that will set a new standard for air compressor and hydraulic multi-power systems. VMAC is creating the next generation of its Direct-Transmission Mounted Multi-Power System, the DTM70-H, with plans for release in 2019. VMAC’s DTM70-H is designed as a configurable, all-in-one solution for service trucks fitted with […]
Overhung load adaptors ensure precise air seeder and fertilizer application
Agriculture continues to improve with new technology for more precise seeding and fertilizing operations. The latest high-efficiency air seeders and fertilizer applicators designed and manufactured by the Salford Group incorporate Zero-Max Overhung Load Adaptors. They handle high speed and provide impeller support for the optimal operation of the hydraulic motor and the system’s blower chamber […]
Danfoss Power Solutions launches the D1 pump in North America
Danfoss Power Solutions introduced the D1 High Power Open Circuit Axial Piston Pump to the North American market. The D1 pump is a high pressure, high flow variable displacement axial piston pump, developed specifically for open circuit systems in the most extreme application environments. Its design makes it a suitable solution for mining, heavy duty […]
New accumulator cylinder from Freudenberg
The larger a tractor’s footprint, the less it compacts the soil. To minimize compaction, global machinery manufacturer CLAAS has introduced a tractor with a track drive that integrates newly developed accumulator cylinders from Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. They combine the functions of a hydraulic cylinder and a hydraulic accumulator in a single system. This makes installation […]
NFPE control option for MP1 pumps
Danfoss Power Solutions introduces a new Non-Feedback Proportional Electric (NFPE) control option for its MP1 closed circuit axial piston pumps. The MP1 already provides modular configuration for manufacturers seeking a reliable pump, and the NFPE control expands the MP1 control portfolio for further customization. The NFPE control will be available in the first quarter of […]
Pneumatic control valve
DEL Hydraulics has created a pneumatic solution for asphalt drivers who cannot spread with their current valves. The DEL DAV 120o has a RED SAFETY LIFT HANDLE that engages & disengages the Power Take off (PTO). The BLACK LIFT HANDLE controls the raising, neutral & controlled lowering of pneumatic shift cylinders on various dump pumps. […]
NFPA education roundup: STEM initiatives abound in fluid power
High school students engage at Manufacturing Day Event On Manufacturing Day 2016, Paragon Technologies invited 35 students from Centerline High School to participate in hands-on, interactive tours of its Warren, Michigan facility. Paragon partnered with Macomb County Economic Development Committee, the Macomb County School Superintendents, and educators with a goal to engage 2,000 local students by opening the […]
How to quickly supply complex hydraulic systems
Edited by Mike Santora How does one ensure engineers can quickly supply complex hydraulic systems based on customer demand, each with their own unique applications? The German engineering company Viereck & Co has done so by making smart design software a key part of the supply process. Complicated hydraulic power sources and control systems require […]
FluiDyne Fluid Power expands its stock A4V Series
FluiDyne announces the re-launch of its A4V series piston pumps. They carry a complete line of A4V piston pumps that are available in displacement of: 40, 71, 125, 180, 250. Their units are used in many different applications: agriculture, forestry machinery, construction, on-highway, commercial vehicles, offshore, marine, wind/ocean energy, automotive and more. FluiDyne’s A4V pumps […]